Kayleigh’s Love Story

Kayleigh’s Love Story is a film about the last 13 days of the life of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood.

The schoolgirl was groomed on Facebook by Luke Harlow, a man she had never met, she thought she had found someone who loved her. But she had walked into a nightmare and was raped by Luke before being raped and murdered by his next door neighbour Stephen Beadman in October 2015.

Murders like this are very rare, but sadly grooming via Facebook by older men pretending to be younger men are not.

Luke was actively trying to groom several girls at the same time and sent 2,000 messages in a 24 hour period to lots of girls. Sadly Kayleigh believed his story and was lured to his home.

Please be aware of the dangers you face. If someone you don’t know is talking to you on line, check they really are who they claim, and don’t arrange to meet them. Your well-being is too precious for that.

Watch the film here, some viewers may find this content upsetting.

If you are worried about an online friendship or are worried for a friend or loved one, get help. Check out our E-Safety and Abuse sections for more or visit Nest Lancashire.

Nest Lancashire

Nest Lancashire has been set up to support young people aged 10 to 18 who have been affected by crime or subjected to bullying, threats or harassment. You can talk to us in confidence and all of our services are free of charge.